How to make Kolkata Kathi Roll Pizza

 

Creating a Kolkata Kathi Roll Pizza is an innovative blend of traditional Kolkata street food with the classic Italian pizza. This recipe combines the flavors of spiced meat or paneer wrapped in paratha with the familiar elements of pizza. Here’s how you can make Kolkata Kathi Roll Pizza:

### Ingredients:

**For the Chicken (or Paneer) Filling:**
– 250 grams boneless chicken (or paneer for a vegetarian version), thinly sliced or cubed
– 2 tablespoons oil
– 1 onion, finely chopped
– 1 green bell pepper (capsicum), thinly sliced
– 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon cumin powder
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon garam masala
– Salt, to taste
– Fresh coriander (cilantro), chopped
– Juice of 1/2 lemon

**For Assembling the Pizza:**
– Pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
– Tomato sauce or pizza sauce
– Mozzarella cheese, grated
– Sliced onions
– Chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
– Chaat masala (optional, for sprinkling)
– Butter or ghee, for brushing

### Instructions:

**1. Prepare the Chicken (or Paneer) Filling:**

a. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.

b. Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.

c. Add sliced chicken (or cubed paneer) to the pan. Cook until the chicken is almost cooked through or the paneer is lightly browned.

d. Add sliced bell pepper (capsicum) to the pan. Cook for a few minutes until they are slightly softened.

e. Sprinkle cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt over the chicken (or paneer) mixture. Mix well to coat evenly.

f. Cook for another few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the spices are well incorporated. Remove from heat.

g. Stir in chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) and squeeze lemon juice over the filling. Mix well and set aside.

**2. Assembling the Kolkata Kathi Roll Pizza:**

a. Preheat your oven according to your pizza dough’s instructions (usually around 425°F or 220°C).

b. Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface to your desired thickness.

c. Spread tomato sauce or pizza sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

d. Spread the prepared chicken (or paneer) filling evenly over the sauce.

e. Sprinkle grated mozzarella cheese generously over the filling.

f. Arrange sliced onions over the cheese.

g. Optionally, sprinkle a pinch of chaat masala over the pizza for extra flavor.

h. Brush the edges of the pizza dough with butter or ghee.

i. Transfer the pizza to a baking tray or pizza stone and bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.

j. Once done, remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped fresh coriander (cilantro) over the pizza.

k. Allow the pizza to cool slightly before slicing and serving.

Enjoy your Kolkata Kathi Roll Pizza! This fusion dish combines the spicy, flavorful elements of a Kolkata Kathi Roll with the cheesy goodness of pizza. Customize the toppings and adjust the spice levels according to your taste preferences. Serve hot and enjoy the unique flavors of this delicious creation!